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Remedial teaching to improve SSLC results in districts of Kalyana Karnataka region
The State government has earmarked 3.44 crore for the project, to be borne by Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board (KKRDB).
KARTET Result 2025 out at sts.karnataka.gov.in; check steps to download and more
TET Result 2025 Karnataka: The Karnataka School Education Department has announced the KARTET Result 2025 on December 23, following the December 7 examination. Candidates can now access their results and the final answer key on the official portal by logging in with their application number and date of birth. The scorecard details include candidate information, marks obtained, and qualifying status.
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 Result Released, Here's Direct Link To Check
KARTET Result 2025 (OUT) LIVE: The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) was conducted on December 7.
Bengaluru To Goa By Vande Bharat Express Soon? High-Speed Rail Project Explained
Demand for better rail connectivity between Karnatakas coast and Goa has grown over years; Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy says a Vande Bharat Express would benefit passengers
Police registered cases against the constable and the passport applicant for creating false documents for cheating, forging a public register, dishonest misuse of property entrusted with someone, and causing disappearance of evidence
Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2025 round 2 seat allotment results are out on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Over 3,100 candidates secured MD/MS seats, with General Medicine and Radiodiagnosis at BMCRI being highly sought after. Objections can be emailed until December 23. Candidates must report to allotted colleges with necessary documents to confirm admission.
Karnataka High Court judge Justice V. Shrishananda has been invited to give a lecture in a programme to be presided over by former minister K.S. Eshwarappa in Shivamogga on December 25
KN Rajanna Writes To Rahul Gandhi, Flags Organisational Lapses In Karnataka Congress
Karnataka Congress MLA KN Rajanna has written to Rahul Gandhi alleging organisational lapses within the KPCC and claiming his remarks on vote theft were misrepresented.
All-format Ambition A Driving Force Behind Karnataka's Run Machine Smaran Ravichandran
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Smaran Ravichandran has never been interested in choosing between formats. For Smaran, 22, the goal has always been to be a batter who excels in all three formats of the game. The goal right from the beginning when I started playing was to focus on all three formats and to become an all-format player for the country has always been my goal. All my work ethics and all the preparation that goes in during the off-season goes into all the three formats and not just one particular format. Yes, I would lay emphasis more on the red-ball aspect in order to play Tests for the country. But I think it's equally important to focus on the other two formats as well. As I said, my goal has always been to represent the country in all three formats. So I think even now my preparation and everything that I do will go into getting my team through across all three formats, Smaran told IANS in an exclusive conversation ahead of the start of Vijay Hazare Trophy, where Karnataka enter as defending champions. It's an ambitious declaration, considering playing all three formats as a batter is a rarity due to hectic scheduling. But then its backed by numbers that suggest Smaran is literally walking the talk. From having a forgettable start to his first-class career, Smaran has quickly become one of the closely followed batters in Indian cricket, due to his ability to adjust seamlessly between formats. His arrival into public memory came in last seasons Vijay Hazare Trophy, amassing 432 runs, including a match-winning century in the final. Then he ended the last Ranji season with scores of 203, 35 & 133 not out and had scores of 77 & 10, 3, 220 not out, 54 & 4 and 227 not out. In that Vijay Hazare Trophy final against Vidarbha in Vadodara, Karnataka were struggling early on a pitch offering conditions suitable for batting. But Smaran, playing in his first senior final for the state, recognised an opportunity to do something special. We were three down for 60-65 odd runs (67/3). As I recollect, the wicket was good to bat and just needed one partnership to get the team through. Me and (KL) Shrijith (who made 78) got a really big partnership to take it forward from there. With Abhinav (Manohar) coming in at the end and giving us those hits got us to a very good score of 350 or 348 if I'm not wrong. Lifting the trophy for Karnataka has always been the dream. I'm glad that we did it and now heading into this Vijay Hazare Trophy, obviously we are the defending champions and hopefully we can get another title home, he added. There's no hesitation when Smaran says the 101 that final stands at the top of his list of best knocks in his career so far. Its not just for the runs but for what it represented - Karnataka's first domestic trophy in five years and his own arrival on the big stage. His maiden first-class century, scored at his home ground M Chinnaswamy Stadium, comes a close second. It came in his sixth game after a lean opening phase, making the breakthrough all that sweet. Smaran goes into the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy on the back of amassing 319 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 158.70 for Karnataka in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, though the team failed to qualify for the knockouts. With a much longer break in hand, Smaran had time in hand to prepare for switching from 20-over cricket to 50-over format. After coming back to a chilly Bengaluru, Smaran had a weeks preparation to work on Vijay Hazare Trophy preparation with his childhood coach Syed Zabiulla, before playing a few practice games within the states set-up. When not doing anything around cricket, Smaran enjoys playing paddle and catching up on all kinds of movies in Hindi, English and Kannada, but crime thrillers is his go-to genre to watch. But the transition from red-ball to white-ball wasn't straightforward, he admits. In the Ranji Trophy, emphasis is on occupying the crease for extended periods. T20 cricket demands explosive bursts and immediate gear changes, as well as 3-4 days of focus on quality power hitting. But moving from T20 to 50-over cricket? That's more manageable for Smaran. In Ranji Trophy, you focus on playing the entire day or one and a half days. The focus is to stay at the crease. But in T20s, it's about those short bursts of runs and intensity is higher, and you straight away switch into different gears. So that was challenging. Heading into Vijay Hazare, the switch is going to be easier compared from when we switched to Ranji Trophy to Mushtaq Ali because it's still the white-ball format. Obviously, in the 50-over format, you have that extra time of settling down and taking your time out there in the middle, unlike the T20 format. Smaran's brief stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in this years IPL provided him with direct access to some of T20 cricket's most destructive players. Though he wasnt a like for like replacement for Adam Zampa, Smaran conceded going from watching IPL matches on television to sharing a dressing room with a plethora of international stars was surreal. Though his stint prematurely due to an injury picked after tripping over advertising hoarding while taking a catch in the practice, the conversations he had with Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan were very precious for Smaran, who stands just shy of six feet, and his long levers giving him a natural ability to clear the boundary. His strength lies square of the wicket - a result of picking lengths sharply and assured back-foot play. I spoke to Klaasen and I had conversations with Ishan as well regarding their aspects of and how they approach the game in the T20 format. A lot of valuable inputs came from Klaasen regarding how he stays still and how he keeps a solid base while hitting. Just conversations like that to inculcate into my game so that I can keep getting better at it, he said. Those insights are now woven into his own game, as he continues to develop the power-hitting skills required in modern white-ball cricket. As someone who grew up admiring Kumar Sangakkara and Michael Hussey - two left-handers renowned for their adaptability across formats - Smaran understands what true all-format success looks like. He recalls watching Sangakkara's 287 against South Africa, coming in a record 684-run stand with Mahela Jayawardene against Sri Lanka, leaving him in awe of the patience and concentration required to bat for long periods in Tests. That ability to occupy the crease through extended passages of play is something Smaran knows he must continue developing. There are still phases of the game where you feel during a Test game to go with your shots and that is something that I still have to work on But yes, a big aspect of Test cricket goes to patience, but that is still a work in progress and I just try to bat long phases of the game without losing concentration. I mean it's easy to say but to get the job done is really hard but that is something that I have to keep in mind, he said. While his cricket career accelerates, Ravichandran hasn't abandoned his academics. He's currently pursuing an MBA in finance at Ramaiah University in Bangalore, after completing his B.Com degree. It's a balance his parents have always insisted upon. Right from the beginning they have been supportive of my journey and they have really allowed me to give me all the freedom to go ahead and pursue it side to side because with the competition in the country there is no guarantee with sport in general in the country, he says. Are his parents satisfied with his progress in cricket? Well, not yet. The answer is no because there is still a long way to go and my mom asked me why didn't you get runs in the last two games of the Mushtaq Ali trophy. So thats something that always keeps me going and that is the motivation that my mom keeps giving me. Smarans cricketing journey ironically began from a decision made by his mother she need an activity to keep her restless son engaged and more importantly, be outside home. The solution arrived when a cricket coaching academy opened in the same residential layout where Smarans family still lives. His mother enrolled him there, hoping it would burn off some of that restless energy. I always had an interest towards cricket, but didn't know the facets of the game and how professional cricket worked. But I always had an interest towards batting and cricket in general. That's when I met my coach and things were gradually taken forward. What began as a parenting strategy has become the foundation of a promising cricket career. In his early years, Smaran was an all-rounder who bowled off-spin, though its frequency has gone down. I still bowl off-spin, but now I bowl a lot less. But till I was about 14 or 15, I played as an all-rounder, but then after a while when I grew in height, I didn't have that much of accuracy in my off-spin. But that is something that I still have to work on because the way the game is growing, having 2 or 3 skills is equally important. So that is something that I want to work on and I'm going to do it. Smaran represented Karnataka at every level, making his under-19 debut at just 15 while also piling up runs in under-16 cricket. That early success fuelled a specific ambition: representing India at the 2022 Under-19 World Cup. Then Covid-19 pandemic arrived, and with it, the suspension of cricket worldwide. When the game restarted, Smaran couldnt make the cut for the mega event which India won. That was something that I really had my mind on fulfilling. My main goal was to represent India at the under-19 World Cup but that didn't happen. But it's all part and parcel of the game. The game always has its ups and downs. After that, I realized that representing Karnataka at the senior level and playing Ranji Trophy for the state will be my biggest goal, he said with his tone being polite rather than bitter. It was a recalibration rather than a setback and swiftly paved the way for Smaran to break into the senior Karnataka team. I am glad that I got to make my debut last year and I am looking to take it forward from there. Again, the main goal is to still win a lot of tournaments with Karnataka and whichever team that I play for. For Smaran, personal milestones matter less than collective success. Growing up watching Vinay Kumar-led Karnataka claim back-to-back Ranji Trophy titles and the trebles in 2013/14 and 2014/15 instilled in him a clear sense of what the state expects from the current crop. It was a recalibration rather than a setback and swiftly paved the way for Smaran to break into the senior Karnataka team. I am glad that I got to make my debut last year and I am looking to take it forward from there. Again, the main goal is to still win a lot of tournaments with Karnataka and whichever team that I play for. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Hopefully we can do in the upcoming years as well as in the season that we're in now - we can win both the trophies and bring it back home. Definitely that's the goal, irrespective of whether I'm on top of the runs or not, I think as long as we get the trophy back home, that itself is the cherry on the cake, he signed off. Article Source: IANS
Sudeep interview: We planned Mark to perfection
Kannada superstar Sudeep is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated Mark.
All Vijay Hazare Trophy Matches In Bengaluru Moved From Chinnaswamy To BCCI CoE
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar: All Vijay Hazare Trophy matches that were set to take place at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium have been relocated to the BCCI Centre of Excellence, due to a directive from the Karnataka government citing security issues. All Vijay Hazare Trophy matches scheduled to be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will now happen at the BCCI CoE. Its a decision which was taken earlier in the day due to security reasons, as said by the state government, a DDCA official told IANS on Tuesday. The official further said that both participating teams for the opening game had been notified, and their pre-match training session is now set to take place at the BCCI CoE. The Delhi team has been told about it and their pre-match practice against Andhra will now happen at CoE, the official added. Meanwhile, all the Vijay Hazare matches in Bengaluru will be held without spectators. The Bengaluru police have assured a strong security presence around the Aerospace Park, where CoE is located. Karnataka Police have refused permission for the Vijay Hazare Trophy match between Delhi and Andhra Pradesh at Chinnaswamy Stadium, citing serious safety and crowd-control concerns. The decision was taken after a thorough inspection by Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar, officials from the Greater Bengaluru Authority, and the Fire Department, who identified critical gaps in venue infrastructure and emergency preparedness. On Monday, a committee constituted by the Karnataka government, comprising officials from the police, public works and fire safety departments, inspected the Chinnaswamy Stadium and submitted a report. The Bengaluru City Police Commissioner had already issued a 17-point advisory outlining mandatory safety measures. The committee verified whether these points had been complied with and submitted its findings to the government. On Monday, a committee constituted by the Karnataka government, comprising officials from the police, public works and fire safety departments, inspected the Chinnaswamy Stadium and submitted a report. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The KSCA had earlier expressed confidence in staging matches featuring Kohli and Pant at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru wont see Virat Kohli at Chinnaswamy for Vijay Hazare Trophy clash as BCCI shifts venue
The Delhi vs. Andhra opener featuring Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant has been moved from M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence due to security concerns raised by the Karnataka home ministry. This marks the second venue change, with all Bengaluru matches now to be played behind closed doors.
Karnataka Police Deny Permission For Vijay Hazare Trophy Match At Chinnaswamy Stadium
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar: Karnataka Police have denied permission for the Vijay Hazare Trophy match between Delhi and Andhra Pradesh at Chinnaswamy Stadium, citing serious safety and crowd control concerns. The decision was taken after a thorough inspection by Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar, officials from the Greater Bengaluru Authority, and the Fire Department, who raised critical gaps in venue infrastructure and emergency preparedness. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh made the statement in this regard on Tuesday, while addressing media persons. The committee had gone to the stadium on Monday, on the instructions of the Home Department. Officers from various departments, including fire, Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and police, had inspected the stadium. As per the report from the officers, permission has not been granted for the match on Wednesday at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The committee has also given a detailed report, Commissioner Singh stated. The Bengaluru City Police Commissioner had already issued a 17-point advisory outlining mandatory safety measures. The committee verified whether these points have been complied with and submitted its findings to the government. Police sources stated the stadium gates were too narrow to handle large crowds, especially with Virat Kohli expected to attend. Sources further revealed that in a last-ditch effort, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President Venkatesh Prasad met with state Home Minister G. Parameshwara, pleading for an exception, but authorities stood firm. Parameshwara announced on Monday that a committee was formed to inspect and assess whether the Chinnaswamy Stadium is fit to host the Vijay Hazare Trophy cricket match. The minister chaired a meeting at the Vidhana Soudha with officials from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and senior police officers to discuss arrangements for the upcoming match. Parameshwara announced on Monday that a committee was formed to inspect and assess whether the Chinnaswamy Stadium is fit to host the Vijay Hazare Trophy cricket match. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Notably, 11 people were killed in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) victory celebrations on June 4. Article Source: IANS
No fans for Kohlis return; Vijay Hazare match behind closed doors: Report
Bengaluru fans will miss Virat Kohli's Vijay Hazare Trophy return as the Karnataka government plans to hold the match behind closed doors due to security concerns. A previous stampede incident has made authorities cautious, leading to the decision to bar spectators from the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, despite initial proposals for limited public access.
Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium will not host Wednesday's Vijay Hazare Trophy match between Delhi and Andhra Pradesh, with police citing unaddressed safety recommendations. India batter Virat Kohli was slated to play. Permission for spectators remains uncertain due to past security concerns, with the KSCA working to meet official requirements.
Delhi Vs Andhra Vijay Hazare Trophy Match To Be Held Behind Closed Doors: Report
Andhra Vijay Hazare Trophy: As the Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is expected to make a comeback to domestic cricket, targeting the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 for Delhi, but fans will not get a chance to witness the batting stalwart playing, as Delhis first-round match against Andhra at M Chinnaswamy Stadium will be held behind closed doors. As per the ESPNcricinfo report, the Karnataka government is set to issue an order to the KSCA to stage matches behind closed doors, with the BCCI's Centre of Excellence to be a back-up venue in case police permission isn't forthcoming for matches at the Chinnaswamy. The KSCA previously suggested opening two stands to the public, with a capacity of 2000-3000 spectators if fully utilised. However, the government strongly opposed this plan, citing potential security and compliance issues, while work on resolving these concerns is still in progress. The state government aims to avoid chaos around the venue during the holiday season, considering the prominence of the players involved. The availability of Kohli and Rishabh Pant for the first two matches previously led the KSCA to shift the venue from Alur to Chinnaswamy to address logistical issues. The BCCIs Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru has become a vital hub for Indian cricket, providing top-tier infrastructure and facilities focused on developing players. Hosting numerous domestic matches creates an excellent environment for both young and seasoned players to hone their skills. Should Delhis matches be held at the CoE, it will be Kohlis first competitive appearance there, making it a memorable experience for him and his teammates. The state government aims to avoid chaos around the venue during the holiday season, considering the prominence of the players involved. The availability of Kohli and Rishabh Pant for the first two matches previously led the KSCA to shift the venue from Alur to Chinnaswamy to address logistical issues. Also Read: Live Cricket Score According to BCCI rules, centrally contracted players must participate in domestic tournaments when they are not on international duty. In line with this requirement, Kohli will play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, bringing valuable experience and leadership to the Delhi team. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will lead the team as captain during the tournament, while Kohli will serve in a senior role within the squad. Article Source: IANS
KKMA Karnataka branch holds general body meeting in Kuwait, elects new leadership for 202527
KKMA Karnataka branch holds general body meeting in Kuwait, elects new leadership for 202527 naeem Tue, 12/23/2025 - 12:43
Karnataka government will weed out Gruha Laxmi beneficiaries who have passed away, says Minister
She said that the pending incentive under the scheme was released on December 22
RUAS confers 2,095 degrees at 10th annual convocation
As many as 50 PhDs,698 postgraduate degrees, and1,347 undergraduate degrees were awarded to students of RUAS
Watch: Viral autorickshaw wheelie stunt on Bengaluru road backfires; driver booked, vehicle seized
Bengaluru police have arrested a 28-year-old auto-rickshaw driver for performing and uploading dangerous wheelie stunts on social media. The driver, Uday Vikram A, faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Indian Motor Vehicle Act. His auto-rickshaw has been seized, and authorities will seek suspension of his license and vehicle registration.
A 64-year-old private company employee has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, a government school teacher, and attempting to stage it as a road accident. The victim's injuries, discovered by hospital doctors, led to a post-mortem and questioning, revealing the crime. Preliminary findings suggest marital discord over perceived neglect and financial issues as the motive.
How Bengaluru celebrated Christmas in the 80s and 90s, a look at bygone days
We gather a few of Bengalurus nostalgic Christmas stories, from Nilgiris cake exhibitions to the towering Christmas tree on Brigade Road
Minister urges sugarcane farmers to use drip irrigation
Two injured as Hyderabad bound bus overturns
Hyderabad: At least two people were injured after a Hyderabad bound bus overturned in Telanganas Sangareddy district on Tuesday, December 23. The bus carrying 36 passengers was heading to Hyderabad from Karnataka. The accident occurred on National Highway 65 at Kohir when the private bus veered off the road and fell. The passengers crawled out Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka CM to launch development works in Vijayapura in January 2026
The CM will unveil a statue of Kittur Rani Channamma in Vijayapura district on January 9
Comebacks, courage and pride: K Gowtham calls time on eventful career
Krishnappa Gowtham, a flamboyant all-rounder, has retired from cricket at 37, leaving an indelible mark on Karnataka's cricketing history. Known for his resilience and commitment, Gowtham's career saw him achieve significant milestones, including an India ODI cap and numerous match-winning performances, despite facing setbacks.
The British crime writer and former police officer on grief, healing, her writing journey and what her new thriller, Its Not What You Think, is about
CBI arrests DySP, kin of ex-MP over realtor suicide in Karnataka
BENGALURU: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested the children of former Andhra Pradesh MP, the late DK Audikesavulu DA Srinivas and DA Kalpaja along with Deputy Superintendent of Police, State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), Karnataka, SY Mohan, in cases registered by CBI relating to criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery of valuable security, forgery of government stamps and seals as well as destruction of evidences and creation of false evidences, the Central agency said on Monday. The agency had registered the cases on the order of the Karnataka High Court in matters related to the death of K Raghunath (a realtor and close confidante of Audikesavulu, who owned huge properties in Bengaluru and other places) as well as other connected forgery cases. Initially it was investigated by the state police before being handed over to the CBI in September 2022 on the direction of the Karnataka High Court. In April this year, the Supreme Court had upheld the Karnataka High Court direction for a CBI probe into the mysterious death of Raghunath in 2019. The latter was found hanging from the ceiling of a guesthouse on May 4, 2019 reportedly owned by Srinivas. The arrested accused Srinivas, Kalpaja and Mohan shall be produced before the jurisdictional court after medical examination, added the CBI. The case relates to the death of former MP Audikesavulu, who was also a former chairperson of TTD, in 2013 after which disputes arose between his children and Raghunath regarding the ownership of some of the formers properties. While Raghunath maintained that he is the genuine owner of the properties, Audikesavulus children pressured him to return the properties they claimed were bought by their father. In 2019, Raghunath was found hanging from the ceiling of a guesthouse. Raghunaths wife Manjula and son Rohith alleged that he was killed and sought a CBI probe. The case was initially investigated by the HAL police. Later, the government constituted an SIT. The trial court rejected the SIT probe for shoddy investigation. In September 2022, the HC transferred the case to CBI. The same was upheld by the Supreme Court in April this year.
Sharp Temperature Dip: Cold Wave Likely In Bengaluru And Several Districts
Cold weather has intensified across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, prompting IMD to issue yellow alert for 5 districts such as Bidar, with similar conditions expected to persist.
Indian Railways has revised the Kalaburagi-SMVT Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express schedule from January 2026. The train gets a new stoppage at Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam, updated timings, earlier arrival at Kalaburagi, and improved connectivity across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
A pregnant woman, Manya Patil, was allegedly murdered by her family in Dharwad for marrying a Dalit man against their wishes. Her father and relatives are accused of the brutal assault. The incident has sparked protests and calls for justice, highlighting deep-rooted caste opposition to inter-caste marriages.
Kin kills 7-month pregnant woman for marrying Dalit
A 20-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly murdered by her family in Karnataka for marrying a Dalit man. Manya Patil, seven months pregnant, was reportedly assaulted by her father and relatives. Her family also attacked the Dalit youth's relatives, leading to protests and arrests.
Sari Christmas tree lights up Primrose Mar Thoma church in Bengaluru
BMTC depot fuels traffic nightmare
Signal-free chaos: Marathahalli Bridge traffic revamp leaves commuters crawling
CID excludes BJP MLAs name in rowdy murder chargesheet
HC halts probe against Rameshwaram Cafe promoters
BDA mulls IISc audit after social media flags poor roads in NPKL
Cheating case: CBI arrests son, daughter of ex-MP
Artificial intelligence & 20,000 cops to police New Year revelry in Bengaluru
Bengaluru Metro: Rs 1.2-crore deal cleared for detailed project report on link to Tumakuru
Zahirs brace helps Services get the better of Karnataka
Karnataka high court dismisses petitions challenging 2 suspects detention in smuggling case
Bengaluru tunnel road: Adani lowest bidder, but still beats government estimate by Rs 4,600 crore
Bengaluru residents call for measures to increase security instead of cutting park access
Rural Employment Guarantee Act amended sans states consent, alleges Pilot
BJP opposing Hate Speech Bill as it indulges in such acts: Siddaramaiah
Monsoon session of Karnataka legislature in Belagavi? Govt considering proposal
Karnataka govt may opt for fiscal prudence over fresh loans
BJP MLC stopped at tollgate for over an hour despite showing pass
CBI Arrests Former MP Adikesavulu Naidus Children, Deputy SP
The arrests were made in cases registered by the CBI following directions from the Karnataka High Court, which ordered that the investigation be transferred from the Bengaluru police to the central agency
Belagavi mayor, deputy mayor lead drive against littering
BJP worker immulates herself in front of another workers house
Pratnakirti epigraphy research centre Inaugurated
Belagavi dist bifurcation demand unresolved during winter session, disappointing agitators
Maha MPs complaint to LS speaker on Belagavi DC sparks protests
Insurance company fined for rejecting claim
ZP CEO asks banks to support govt schemes
Aland BEO visits students homes, offers guidance to improve SSLC results
Big plans, broken roads: Bengalurus civic year in a nutshell
Forests cannot be used for non-forestry purposes, including agriculture: Supreme Court
Bench upholds appeal filed by Karnataka government against Gandhi Jeevan Collective Farming Cooperative Society, which wanted extension of lease on 134 acres of forest, which had been illegally granted to them for cultivation
Watch: Pregnant woman killed in suspected honour attack in Karnataka
A 19-year-old pregnant woman was brutally attacked in Inam Veerapur village, Karnataka, in a suspected honour killing, days after returning to her village following an inter-caste marriage. Her husband and in-laws were also injured.
CID files chargesheet in Bikla Shiva murder case; hunt for Byrathi Basavaraj continues
Inspection panel to assess Chinnaswamy Stadium for Vijay Hazare Trophy
From healthy cakes to Secret Santa, Bengaluru shines with Christmas cheer
While demand for items like plum cakes and rum ballsremainhigh across the markets, vegan cake varieties like dates, walnut and almond cakesare also picking up, apart from eggless and wineless cakes, say shopkeepers
Buffer Road from Koramangala to Sarjapur will be completed by March 2026: DKS
CBI arrests children of Audikesavulu Naidu, DySP in forgery case
Bengaluru metro network to reach 175 km by December 2027: D.K. Shivakumar
A major highlight of the announcement was the long-pending Phase 3 of Namma Metro finally moving into the execution stage
Sansad Khel Mahotsav to begin in Kundgol on Thursday
Advanced radiation therapy now available at Manipal Hospital
Seven accused in Hangal gang rape externed from Haveri district
The Assistant Commissioner of Savanur has issued the externment order sending them to Yadgir district for one year
Swift action by Hoysala: Abandoned new born rescued
New scheme dismantles legal job guarantee for rural poor: Sachin Pilot
BWSSB conducts 4,000 inspections in a month, cracks down on illegal water connections
Police to launch State-wide special drive against drunk-driving from December 24
Private hospitals flag concerns over KPME (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Federation says the amendments could adversely affect bona fide private hospitals and inadvertently enable quackery and regulatory misuse
Strive to protect Indias glorious educational heritage, says Joshi
We need to get out of the inferiority complex bestowed upon us by the British, according to the Union Minister
BJP slams Sonia Gandhi over her article accusing Centre of bulldozing MGNREGA
NEW DELHI: A day after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the VBGRAMG Bill, turning it into a law, the Bharatiya Janata Party launched a sharp attack on Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi over her recent article criticising the changes. Gandhi had accused the Modi government of bulldozing MGNREGA, a charge the BJP strongly rejected. Amit Malviya, national head of the BJPs Information and Technology wing, responded with a detailed rebuttal on X, describing Sonia Gandhis article as 'a flight of political fancy'. He wrote, Sonia Gandhis recent article on MGNREGA reads less like a serious engagement with law or data and more like a flight of political fancy. According to Malviya, the article showed that she had not read the VBG RAM-G Act, as her arguments were based on mischaracterisations, selective memory, and outright falsehoods. In his post, Malviya accused Gandhi of romanticising the origins of MGNREGA by claiming it emerged from widespread consultation. This is far from the truth. MGNREGA was conceived and driven by the National Advisory Councilan unelected executive body that functioned, in effect, as a super-cabinet. So dominant was its role, that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was frequently derided as a super cabinet secretary under Sonia Gandhis NAC. Contradicting her claim that demand-based employment was being dismantled, Malviya said the legal guarantee remained intact. Sonia Gandhi claims that demand-based employment is being dismantled, thereby destroying the employment guarantee itself. The facts say otherwise. The legal right to employment remains untouched. What has changed is the budgeting frameworkfrom an open-ended, reactive model to a norm-based system, which is how virtually all government schemes function. Has the Modi Government Bulldozed MGNREGA? Or Repaired It? Sonia Gandhis recent article on MGNREGA reads less like a serious engagement with law or data and more like a flight of political fancy. It is evident that she has not read the VBG RAM G Act, because her arguments pic.twitter.com/ffyUAhmS5M Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) December 22, 2025 Defending the new law, he added, Far from weakening the guarantee, employment has been strengthened from 100 days to 125 days. In FY 202425, planned allocations closely tracked actual demand, demonstrating that disciplined planning works. Rejecting Gandhis assertion that MGNREGA continues to be the backbone of rural survival and that the new law would suppress rural wages, Malviya argued that rural India had evolved. This ignores how rural India has changed. While MGNREGA did play a role in alleviating distress, it has not kept pace with todays rural realities. NABARD and MPCE data show that 80% of rural households report higher consumption, 42.2% report higher incomes, and 58.3% now rely exclusively on formal credit. He maintained that MGNREGA now acts as a safety net rather than the centrepiece of rural livelihoods. He further challenged Gandhis warning that the poorest would be abandoned under the revised framework. The claim that the poorest will be abandoned if the old framework changes is equally misleading. Rural poverty has fallen sharplyfrom 25.7% to 4.86%. MSME credit has tripled since 2014, enabling self-employment and non-farm livelihoods. Public policy cannot be frozen in the conditions of 2005 when India has demonstrably moved forward, he said. On the allegation that the Centre was shifting the financial burden to states by moving from a 90:10 to a 60:40 funding model, Malviya called the claim incorrect. Demolition of MGNREGA to have catastrophic consequences: Sonia Gandhi This, too, is false. MGNREGA was never funded at 90% by the Centre in practice. States already bear 25% of material costs, major administrative expenses, and 100% of unemployment allowanceoften without predictability or transparency. The new model simply formalises and rationalises funding, making states equal partners rather than passive implementers of top-down mandates. Malviya also addressed concerns over a 60-day work restriction, saying it had been misrepresented. He noted that Gandhi portrayed it as an attack on year-round employment, but argued that it was flexible and state-notified. In reality, this period is aggregated, flexible, and state-notifiednot a blanket ban. It protects agricultural operations during sowing and harvest, prevents labour shortages, allows workers to earn higher seasonal farm wages, and still expands the overall employment guarantee to 125 days. He emphasised that decentralisation remained central to the new framework. Under the VBG RAM G Act, all works originate from Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans approved by Gram Sabhas. What is being dismantled is fragmentation and opacitynot decentralisation. Launching a direct attack on Gandhi, Malviya accused her of ignoring long-standing problems within MGNREGA. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh announces public agitation campaign to repeal abolition of MGNREGA What Sonia Gandhi pointedly ignores are the systemic failures that plagued MGNREGA for years: Rs 193.67 crore misappropriated in 202425 alone, with recovery of barely 5.32%; fake works existing only on paper; machinery replacing labour; and digital attendance systems bypassed across 23 states. These are not minor lapsesthey are deep structural flaws. He went on to claim that reforms under the Modi government had produced tangible improvements. Between FY 201314 and FY 202526, womens participation rose from 48% to 56.74%; Aadhaar-seeded active workers increased from 76 lakh to 12.11 crore; workers on APBS grew from zero to 11.93 crore; geo-tagged assets expanded from none to over 6.44 crore; and e-payments surged from 37% to 99.99% Malviya asserted. The bottom line is clear. This is not demolitionit is overdue repair. The real choice is not between compassion and reform, but between paper guarantees that under-deliver and a modern framework that actually works. VBG RAM G is not a retreat from social protection; it is renewal and expansion for a changing India. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge claims VB-G RAM G act undermines MGNREGA's rights-based framework
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